[E38] Doto Expressway Tomamu IC to Tokachi Shimizu IC (Out-bound line) Some additional lanes extend

-For some sections, one lane will be changed from one lane to two lanes, improving safety and comfort-

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  • [E38] Doto Expressway Tomamu IC to Tokachi Shimizu IC (Out-bound line) Some additional lanes extend

September 18, 2019
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo City) has been promoting additional lane construction (* 1) (about) as a traffic safety measure for two-way traffic sections between Tomamu IC and Tokachi Shimizu IC (Out-bound line) on the E38 Doto Expressway Of the 9.5km), about 3.1km has been completed, so we will extend the additional lane.
By extending the additional lane, customer safety will be improved, and smooth and comfortable driving with less driving stress is expected.
We will continue to work on the remaining 6.4km section toward the completion of additional lanes as soon as possible.
(* 1) Construction to change one lane on each side to two lanes.

1 Operation start section

Part of the Doto Expressway Tomamu IC-Tokachi Shimizu IC (Out-bound

2 Operation start extension

About 3.1km (extended)

3 Scheduled start date and time of operation

2019 September 19th (Thursday) 6:00

4 Additional lane installation location map

Image of additional lane installation location map

5 lane operation schematic

[1] Current lane operation status

Image of current lane operation status

[2] Lane operation status after extension

Image of lane operation status after extension

We apologize for the inconvenience because regulations are in place until the start of operation, but we ask that you try to drive safely when driving in the relevant section.
We will continue to strive to improve the safety, security, comfort and convenience of Expressway we look forward to working with you.

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